The autumn chill brings with it many charms—including the scent of baked treats and roasted turkeys wafting among the leaves. How do keep a sensible, healthy diet when most late year celebrations are centered on indulgence? »11/10/14 12:00pm 11/10/14 12:00pm

Sometimes when something doesn't go your way, you may try to make it all better by scouring your kitchen for some comfort food. Before you go reaching for the snacks, take a moment to write down what it is in your life that you're really hungry for. »11/07/14 4:00pm 11/07/14 4:00pm

Going out for dinner is not just about a great meal, it's also about the company and having a good time. Eliminate the usual hubbub around deciding what to order, and eat healthier to boot, by making food choices in advance.»10/23/14 4:30am 10/23/14 4:30am

We all tend to indulge our food cravings once in a while, which means added pounds and broken diets—especially on vacation. Try alternating healthy and unhealthy meals to avoid going on a binge.»10/14/14 5:00am 10/14/14 5:00am

There are a lot of things that can influence our food intake: marketing, mindset, and that slowly spinning cheesecake in the glass case. A recent study found that who you're eating with—and whether they're larger than you—may also affect how much food you actually end up eating. »10/03/14 4:00pm 10/03/14 4:00pm

With all the controversy about the "best" or "right" way to diet for better health or to lose weight, it isn't easy choosing a diet. No worries. They all are variations of the "eat more vegetables" diet. »9/12/14 6:00am 9/12/14 6:00am

The next time you have to cross several time zones, you might not have to put up with the sleep disturbances, headaches, and other ill effects known as jet lag. Follow this four-day anti-jet-lag diet before your trip to reset your inner clock in advance. »5/30/14 11:00am 5/30/14 11:00am

How you phrase your goal might have an effect on whether you complete it. Researchers say phrases starting with "I don't" are more effective for setting goals than those starting with "I can't". »5/06/14 5:00am 5/06/14 5:00am

It pays to be self-conscious, sometimes. This one-minute video from In59second's Richard Wiseman tells us that just looking at ourselves before we open the fridge can help us lose weight and make better food choices. »3/06/14 9:00am 3/06/14 9:00am

Losing weight for healthy living is difficult, but that's not new. What's interesting is the role our brain plays in regulating our weight—any weight—and why that makes it so difficult to lose weight when we want to. Neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt explains in this TED talk, and discusses how eating mindfully can help. »1/29/14 6:30am 1/29/14 6:30am

Putting on weight is now apparently an intrinsic part of the holiday season, but you can curb your binging instinct with a little foresight. When you're shopping at the mall, plan in advance the route you need to take to buy all your gifts. »11/28/13 3:00pm 11/28/13 3:00pm

From Zone to Atkins to Paleo, you’ve probably heard of a million dietary plans to help you eat better and lose weight. But many diets, fad or otherwise, require restrictions we can’t sustain and we expect immediate results we’ll never see. With all the problems surrounding diet plans, how can you pick one that… »9/23/13 8:00am 9/23/13 8:00am

I was an active kid growing up, so I didn’t worry much about food until I left home for college and wanted to avoid the "Freshman 15." I began experimenting with different eating habits to find the balance between being healthy and not entirely sacrificing foods I loved (chicken burritos with guacomole and Cholula… »9/04/13 2:00pm 9/04/13 2:00pm

The world offers us plenty of meal options, but thanks to awful things like allergies, intolerances, and ethics, many of us avoid some of those options. Whether you're suffering from a limited food selection or want to know how to cook for someone who does, here's how to still cook tasty food when your options are… »2/25/13 8:00am 2/25/13 8:00am

If you're looking to lose some weight, changing your diet is obviously a crucial component of your plan. Picking a good diet isn't easy, however, as many are difficult and lead to relapses. US News took a look at a variety of diets and found that the ones without extreme restrictions that ease you in gradually worked… »1/09/13 12:30pm 1/09/13 12:30pm

Dear Lifehacker, I like to drink socially. I also like being healthy. Yes, I know these two things are not 100% aligned, but that's between me and my god. What I want to know is: When I'm ordering my next drink, which drinks are the "healthiest" options, from a caloric perspective? »3/27/12 10:00am 3/27/12 10:00am

Ever notice some foods, like oatmeal, fill you up quickly, but others, like rice, you can go on eating seemingly forever? Researchers have measured this "satiety" food index as well as how long a food will keep you full to help you choose better snacks. »3/22/12 8:30am 3/22/12 8:30am